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Page 2 - COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE; DANGER: Carbon monoxide; WARNINGS; WARNING: Any change to this

2 104325 COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE VMH26NR ® DANGER: Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death! SAFETYINFORMATION Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning re-semble the flu, with headaches, dizziness,or nausea. If you have these signs, the fire-place may not be wo...

Page 3 - OWNER’S MANUAL; LOCAL CODES; Figure 1 - Vent-Free Natural Gas Compact Fireplace; UNPACKING; SAFETY PILOT

3 104325 OWNER’S MANUAL PRODUCTIDENTIFICATION LOCAL CODES Install and use fireplace with care. Follow alllocal codes. In the absence of local codes, usethe latest edition of The National Fuel GasCode ANS Z223.1, also known as NFPA 54*. *Available from: American National Standards Institute, Inc. 143...

Page 4 - W A R N I N G : A l w a y s h a v e; Figure 2 - Assembling Fireplace; ASSEMBLY; WARNING: Failure to position; ASSEMBLING FIREPLACE; • Phillips screwdriver; Installing Log; Lift screen up and pull out to remove.; Assembling Hood; Figure 3 - Assembling Hood

4 104325 COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE VMH26NR ® W A R N I N G : A l w a y s h a v e branch support and screen inplace before operating fireplace.This prevents excessive tempera-tures on fireplace surfaces. Figure 2 - Assembling Fireplace Back Log Screen Branch Screw Screw BranchSupport ScreenShi...

Page 5 - Unusually Tight Construction; per

5 104325 OWNER’S MANUAL AIR FORCOMBUSTION ANDVENTILATION Today’s homes are built more energy effi-cient than ever. New materials, increasedinsulation, and new construction methodshelp reduce heat loss in homes. Home ownersweather strip and caulk around windows anddoors to keep the cold air out and t...

Page 6 - Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space

6 104325 COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE VMH26NR ® AIR FORCOMBUSTION ANDVENTILATION Continued WARNING: If the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller than that defined as an unconfined space or if the building is of unusually tight construction, provide adequate combustion and ventilati...

Page 7 - Ventilation Air From Outdoors; Do not provide openings for; VENTILATION AIR

7 104325 OWNER’S MANUAL AIR FORCOMBUSTION ANDVENTILATION Continued Figure 5 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors Shown with Optional Mantel Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilationgrills or ducts. You must provide two per-manent openings: one within 12" of theceiling...

Page 8 - WARNING: Never install the; INSTALLATION; Your Vanguard fireplace is designed; CHECK GAS TYPE; CAUTION: If you install the; LOCATING FIREPLACE

8 104325 COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE VMH26NR ® WARNING: A qualified ser- vice person must install fireplace.Follow all local codes. You can recess firebox into the wall. Youcan also position fireplace in the optionalcabinet or corner mantels. IMPORTANT: Only use optional cabinet or corner mante...

Page 9 - WARNING: Do not allow any; Noncombustible materials; WARNING: Never modify or

9 104325 OWNER’S MANUAL Figure 10 - Attaching Fireplace to WallStuds NailingFlanges Nails orWoodScrews INSTALLATION Continued 36 5/8" 25 7/8" 51 3/4" 26 7/8" Figure 9 - Rough Opening for Installing inCorner 2. If installing GA3400(T) blower acces-sory, do so at this time. Follow inst...

Page 10 - Figure 14 - Assembling Brass Trim

10 104325 COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE VMH26NR ® Assembling Brass Trim (Brasstrim shipped with mantel) 1. Remove packaging from three remain-ing pieces of brass trim. 2. Locate two adjusting plates with setscrews, and two shims in the hardwarepacket. 3. Align shim under adjusting plate asshown i...

Page 11 - Lift screen off heater and remove log set.; Installing Blower Assembly; If you are using a mantel with your; Figure 16 - Installing Blower Bracket Assembly

11 104325 OWNER’S MANUAL 321 Continued Figure 15 - Removing Upper LouverAssembly and Branch Support INSTALLATION Continued Blower BracketMounting Holes INSTALLING BLOWERACCESSORY GA3400T Removing Upper LouverAssembly To install the blower accessory, you mustfirst remove the upper louver assembly. 1....

Page 12 - Figure 19 - Installing Blower Bracket Assembly; When switch is; For Built-In Installation

12 104325 COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE VMH26NR ® Red Red Fan Switch (Auto/Off/On) Blue Blue Thermostat Switch (N.O.) Green White Green White On 110/115 V.A.C. Blower Motor Black Off 1 2 3 Auto Red Red Fan Switch (Auto/Off/On) Blue Blue Thermostat Switch (N.O.) Green White Green White On 110/115 ...

Page 13 - Check gas line pressure be-; WARNING: Never connect; Floor anchors and mounting screws; Figure 21 - Folding Anchor; Figure 22 - Gas Connection; Extension Cord

13 104325 OWNER’S MANUAL CONNECTING TO GASSUPPLY WARNING: A qualified ser- vice person must connect fire-place to gas supply. Follow alllocal codes. IMPORTANT: Check gas line pressure be- fore connecting fireplace to gas line. Gasline pressure must be no greater than 14inches of water. If gas line p...

Page 14 - Figure 23 - Removing Branch Support From Fireplace; Installation Items Needed; Figure 24 - Attaching Flexible Gas Lines Together

14 104325 COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE VMH26NR ® INSTALLATION Continued Figure 23 - Removing Branch Support From Fireplace CONNECTING FIREPLACETO GAS SUPPLY Installation Items Needed • Phillips screwdriver • sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not provided) 1. Remove fireplace screen. Remove t...

Page 15 - Figure 25 - Manual Shutoff Valve; Figure 26 - Checking Gas Joints; WARNING: Never use an open; Correct all leaks at once.

15 104325 OWNER’S MANUAL ON POSITION OFF POSITION Open Closed ManualShutoff Valve Figure 25 - Manual Shutoff Valve Gas Meter Figure 26 - Checking Gas Joints ManualShutoffValve Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than1/2 PSIG 1. Close manual shutoff valve (see Fig-ure 25). 2. Pressurize supply piping sys...

Page 16 - The wire; WARNING: Do not connect; Installing Receiver; Connect wires as shown in Figure 29.; Figure 29 - Installing Remote Receiver; Figure 28 - Attaching Battery to Receiver; Attach terminal wires to the battery (not

16 104325 COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE VMH26NR ® OPTIONAL WALL MOUNTEDTHERMOSTAT - GWMT1 WARNING: Do not connect this thermostat to any electricalsource! Electrical shock and/orfire hazard will occur. 1. Connect one terminal of 25 ft. wire tobottom contact of switch (see Figure 31,page 17). 2. C...

Page 17 - Figure 31 - Connecting Wire Terminals; Set switch on heater to Auto position.; Figure 32 - Back View of Thermostat Base; The wire may be shortened

17 104325 OWNER’S MANUAL AUT O OFF ON W R INSTALLATION Continued Figure 31 - Connecting Wire Terminals OPTIONAL WALL SWITCH -GWMS2 WARNING: Do not connect this switch to any electricalsource! Electrical shock and/orfire hazard will occur. 6. Connect one bare wire end to each ter-minal (“W” and “R”) ...

Page 18 - FOR YOUR SAFETY; WARNING: You must operate

18 104325 COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE VMH26NR ® OPERATINGFIREPLACE FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not fol- low these instructions exactly, afire or explosion may result caus-ing property damage, personalinjury or loss of life. LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS A. This appliance has...

Page 19 - Shutting Off Heater; Lighting; Thermostat Control Operation; IMPORTANT; GHRC Series Operation:

19 104325 OWNER’S MANUAL TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Shutting Off Heater 1. Turn control knob clockwise to the OFF position. 2a. Set selector switch in the OFF position. 2b. If Using Optional Hand-Held Re-mote: Set selector switch in the OFF position to keep from draining battery. Shutting Off Burn...

Page 20 - Make sure that this switch is not in; The hand-held remote; Your fireplace and thermostat

20 104325 COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE VMH26NR ® OPERATINGFIREPLACE Continued Figure 37 - Thermostat Hand-Held Remote Control Unit Selections (GHRCT only) TEMP STATUS HI LO MAN ON AUTO OFF Increases RoomTemperature Decreases RoomTemperature Turns Burner Onand Off Shows CurrentOperation Mode Show...

Page 21 - BURNER FLAME PATTERN; When using the fireplace the first; Figure 41 - Correct Burner Flame Pattern; WARNING: If yellow tipping; Figure 39 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern; Figure 40 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern; PILOT FLAME PATTERN; • turn fireplace off (see To Turn Off Gas to

21 104325 OWNER’S MANUAL BURNER FLAME PATTERN Figure 41 shows a correct burner flamepattern. Figure 42 shows an incorrect burnerflame pattern. The incorrect burner flamepattern shows yellow tipping of the flame. Italso shows the flame higher than one inchabove the log. Note: When using the fireplace...

Page 22 - TROUBLESHOOTING; WARNING: Turn off heater; POSSIBLE CAUSE; All troubleshooting items are listed in

22 104325 COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE VMH26NR ® TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Onlya qualified service person shouldservice and repair heater. CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle, or similar object to cleanODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/pilot unit. POSSIBL...

Page 23 - OBSERVED PROBLEM; nance, page 25) or replace burner orifice

23 104325 OWNER’S MANUAL OBSERVED PROBLEM Burner does not light after ODS/pilot is lit Delayed ignition burner Burner backfiring during combustion Slight smoke or odor during initial operation Moisture/condensation noticed on windows Heater produces a whistling noise whenburner is lit White powder r...

Page 24 - Operating heater where impurities in air exist may create odors.

24 104325 COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE VMH26NR ® WARNING: If you smell gas • Shut off gas supply.• Do not try to light any appliance.• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building. • Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’...

Page 25 - WARNING: Turn off fireplace; SERVICE HINTS; When Gas Pressure Is Too Low; CABINET; Air Passageways; Figure 44 - Pilot Inlet Air Hole; WIRING DIAGRAM

25 104325 OWNER’S MANUAL CLEANING ANDMAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn off fireplace and let cool before cleaning. CAUTION: You must keep con- trol areas, burner, and circulatingair passageways of fireplaceclean. Inspect these areas of fire-place before each use. Have fire-place inspected yearly by a quali-...

Page 26 - ACCESSORIES

26 104325 COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE VMH26NR ® ACCESSORIES Purchase these fireplace accessories fromyour local dealer. If they cannot supplythese accessories call DESA International’sSales Department at 1-800-458-2472 forreferral information. You can also write tothe address listed on the back...

Page 27 - SPECIFICATIONS

27 104325 OWNER’S MANUAL AU TO MAN OFF ST ATUS ON LO HI TEMP RECEIVER AND HAND-HELDTHERMOSTAT REMOTECONTROL KIT - GHRCTSERIES For all models. Allows the gas log heater tobe operated in a manually or thermostati-cally controlled mode. You can turn the gaslog heater on and off without ever leavingthe ...

Page 29 - PARTS LIST; DESCRIPTION

29 104325 OWNER’S MANUAL PARTS LIST VMH26NR This list contains replaceable parts used inyour fireplace. When ordering parts, followthe instructions listed under ReplacementParts on page 27 of this manual. KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 102633-02CK Outer Casing Top 1 2 102624-02 Outer Casing 1 3...

Page 30 - KEEP THIS WARRANTY; Model; WARRANTY INFORMATION; NOT A UPC

2701 Industrial DriveP.O. Box 90004Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004 www.desatech.com 104325-01REV. D01/00 LIMITED WARRANTY VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH ‚ FIREPLACE DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for four (4) years and five (5)...